Bizzy Mizz Lizzie

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Bizzy Lizzie is the busiest, buzziest bee in town! With school, dance, art, and baseball, Lizzie doesn't have time for friends, or even to read a book for pleasure. When a friendly woman offers some good advice, Lizzie is dazzled to discover it's the Queen! And that's how Bizzy Mizz Lizzy learns to stop and smell the flowers, 'which...is exactly what bees are supposed to do.'

Reviews

"Shannon's illustrations are impressive in their ability to portray a wide range of emotions, activity, and detail. The art is expressive and exuberant, bursting with yellows, pinks, and reds. Lizzie's busyness is mirrored in visually busy illustrations, and readers will enjoy discovering plenty of bee-related puns in the details. Peppered with alliterative bs and zs, the lighthearted text delivers a message that everyone can appreciate: even busy bees need to stop and smell the roses." -- The Horn Book"The bug-eyed characters in the illustrations are cleverly created with clothing that mimics the shape and texture of bumble bees and hair that gives each bee their own identity....This picture book has a timely message for a generation of families who may find themselves overscheduled." -- School Library Journal"A powerful message in this time of overscheduling and de-emphasis of play." -- Kirkus Reviews"Shannon humorously advocates slowing down to appreciate the small things in life in this bee-themed fable....Shannon's excited narration and bold bee caricatures befit a heroine who's always on the move, bringing a jittery energy to the pages." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Duck on a Tractor: * "An energetic, laugh-out-loud tale that's a worthy companion to Duck's first big adventure." --School Library Journal, starred review"Zany humor once again radiates from both pictures and text: reading out loud is a real delight. Bright, textured colors heighten the madcap antics of each character. The finale wraps things up with a mischievous wink. Fans of Duck's previous outing will revel in this return to gentle anarchy." --Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Too Many Toys!: *"A master at capturing the workings of a young mind, Shannon combines realistic dialogue with his boisterous illustrations to create another surefire hit. This book provides a pertinent and appealing read." -- School Library Journal, (starred review)"Shannon's sardonic wit will strike a chord with parents and children alike." --Kirkus ReviewsPraise for A Bad Case of Stripes: *"Imaginative, vibrant, and at times good and spooky." --Kirkus Reviews, (starred review)"Shannon's over-the-top art is sensational, an ingenious combination of the concrete and the fantastic." --Booklist

Author Bio

David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland white terrier.